Informational Reading Flashcards
Informational texts
Explain or inform
Inference
a reasonable conclusion based on evidence
Objective Summary
Overview of the passage; just the key points and very little or no detail
Explicit
the message or answer is fully stated by the author (word for word)
Central Idea
The most important point or main idea
fact
a statement that can be proven without a doubt
opinion
a statement that cannot be proven because it is a belief or judgement about something
Distinction
the act of noticing differences between similar things or people
Analogy
the relationship between two things
Figurative Meaning
The symbolic meaning of words or phrases; uses figurative language
Connotative Meaning
Goes beyond the literal meaning of a word; the positive or negative meaning attached to a word
Denotative meaning
The explicit or literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)
Technical Meaning
The meaning of a word as it relates to a specific subject (ELA: run-on sentence; Math: isosceles; Science: inertia; Social Studies: timeline)
Tone
The tone found in writing (through word choice) that allows the reader to know the author’s attitude toward the subject or the audience.
Structure
The way a passage is organized; how a sentence, paragraph, or chapter contributes to the development of the whole passage or big idea
Chronological order
The order in which a series of events happened
Cause and Effect
The relationship in which one thing causes another to thing to happen
Comparison and Contrast
Analyzes the relationship between similarities and differences in a sentence respectively
Order of Importance
writing premises (supporting details) from least important to most important or from most important to least important
Problem and Solution
Identifies a problem and offers one or more possible solutions
Textual Features
Features that help organize the text such as a topic sentence, introduction, body paragraphs, headings, footnotes, or graphics (charts or tables)
Author’s Purpose
The author’s intention for the text: to inform, explain, persuade, or entertain
Author’s Point of View
The author’s opinion
Textual Evidence
Quotes or paraphrases from the text that prove the truth;
Bias
When an author holds a strong opinion about his or her topic; statements that favor one side over the other
Claim
The main argument being made by the author
Counterclaim
The reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with the author’s claim
Rebuttal/Refutation
A statement that includes reasons and evidence for why the counterclaim is weak or wrong.
Sound Reasoning
Reasoning that makes sense and follows some sort of logic (logical reasoning)
Relevant
The facts, details, and evidence (support) used within a response must be related to the topic
